Fiona's Turn
Alright, now it's time for Fiona's Surprise Jacket.
I am surprised I like this one as much as I do, I was trying to stashbust and use up a shade of Cascade 220 I didn't like. I ended up pairing it with a shade of Noro that made me swoon. The 220 was a little thin when knit with the Kureyon so I double stranded it with a lace weight that I had in my stash. It seems to work. Of course, now I can't find the tags, and can't tell you which shade of 220 or Kureyon I used. My knitting is a jumbled mess right now.
I love how these jackets look from the back. Even though I used a provisional cast on for this jacket, I didn't end up lengthening the sleeves. I ran out of Kureyon so they stayed short. I used an I-cord bind off again for the button band and also put I-cord around the sleeves and neckline. I found buttons in my stash, Yay! Little silvery ones.
I don't think this picture means Fiona likes the jacket, she was wearing her kitty shoes through all these pictures, and they are her true love!
We are going to a carol service at our church this morning, tomorrow I'm baking cookies with the kids and finishing the gift wrapping. It will be a nice, relaxed Christmas at our house that I am really looking forward to.
Merry Christmas everyone!
She is so precious with her cheeks and little combed bob! Of course the jacket is great too. I like that it is a little feminine, but not so girly. Good color choices.
Posted by: Deborah | December 23, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Oh Fiona, what a big girl you are becoming! Look at those sweet cheeks. And your mama made the coolest jacket for you... it will fit in with the rest of your wardrobe just perfectly. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Karma | December 23, 2007 at 09:59 AM
She's such a cutie! It warms my heart to see how she's smiling because of her kitty shoes. Have a very merry Christmas!
Posted by: Monika | December 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM
i LOVE the jacket! great colors! for the first time after seeing MANY, i finally want to add the BSJ to my queue! Fiona is adorable!
Posted by: Allegra | December 23, 2007 at 12:21 PM
She is such a sweet little girl and so happy too. Those kitty shoes must be an absolute favourite, but what little girl doesnt love pretty shoes. The BSJ looks fantastic, and the colors look great together too. I hope your family has a lovely Christmas and a wonderful 2008!
Posted by: sue | December 23, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Ahhh she's a cutie!! Love the BSJ! One day I'll venture into knitting one...
Posted by: Zonda | December 23, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Ahhh she's a cutie!! Love the BSJ! One day I'll venture into knitting one...
Posted by: Zonda | December 23, 2007 at 06:47 PM
love it, love it, love it, love it crazy.
What a beautiful girl wearing it.
Posted by: Handknit168 | December 23, 2007 at 07:10 PM
Happy Holidays!!! That jacket is adorable - the purple really pops against the dark brown!
Posted by: stacey | December 24, 2007 at 05:57 AM
lovely stash busting projects all around. I can't imagine a "quiet" xmas with the kids (even as I only have the one...)- but enjoy!
:-)
Posted by: hpny knits | December 25, 2007 at 03:20 AM
She looks simply adorable!
Posted by: Fiber Chic | December 25, 2007 at 08:42 AM
that's so cute! Merry xmas Areli!
Posted by: vanessa | December 25, 2007 at 10:42 AM
She's so cute!
And I love the jacket. Your choice of colors is fantastic, the purple really glows against the darker colors.
Posted by: Batty | December 26, 2007 at 05:45 PM
Cute Fiona! Cute BSJ! I love that you were able to use yarn you didn't like to make something you love. That's like knitting magic :)
Posted by: Allison | December 27, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Hey...cute kid! Takes after her mother although Fiona's cheeks are alot chubbier. Sweater's cute although it looks alot different than when you were knitting it at my house (more defined and less variegated). I like Simon's hat. Of course he makes anything look good. Arlis
Posted by: Arlis | December 28, 2007 at 04:07 PM
That looks amazing! Great done!
Posted by: goce | December 31, 2007 at 01:51 AM
Oh wow that's really pretty. I love the colours in it. I bet the smile really is for the jacket, she's just teasing you!
Posted by: Rain | January 01, 2008 at 03:08 AM
You're amazing! I couldn't even knit my little one a scarf this winter. I ended up crocheting one tiny one! Would you like to do a swap? I'll photograph your family in return for a Surprise jacket for Hannah? I'm thinking when this place looks greener and warmer, I'll give you all a photo shoot! What do you think?
Posted by: nomayne | January 11, 2008 at 10:33 PM